M-ster

Hi guys, I have did a search but can't quite find the answer here, so

what filter is that (that's circled in the picture).

Thanks

Lock & Load

Commonly known as oil filter.

RobDickinson

Commonly known as one of the 2 oil coolers.

oil filter is somewhere else....

M-ster

Thanks for the quick respond, kind of un-sightly isn't it, (the filter that is). Can't they be move to a more inconspicuous location?

tribal azn2

they are NOT OIL FILTERS, they are OIL COOLERS. like the radiator. thats the only place they can be. they wouldnt be able to cool if they were placed elsewhere.

RX-8 Zoomster

Tribal is right. That is one of the two oil coolers on the hi-performance engine (Manual). The automatic or standard engine has only one oil cooler. This is the oil filter, and where it is located.

dcfc3s

On a rotary, the oil does a lot of the cooling work - it cools the inside of the rotors, and absorbs quite a bit of heat. Oil coolers are an absolute necessity.

Dale

Elara

I love this forum. I've learned so much about cars in general on here. When we walked outside this morning to go to work, I pointed that out to my husband and said "That's the oil cooler," like I knew that all along (I always read the boards before work). He just gave me a funny look.

M-ster

Thanks guys, thanks for clearing this.

The oil filter as we know will need to be changed in every oil change. How about the oil cooler, in looks and feels very much like an 'air filters' does it require frequent cleaning or changing?

cheers

Sputnik

The oil cooler is a radiator for the oil, not any kind of filter or consumable item. While you flush coolant regularly, you don't change the radiator. Same goes for the oil coolers.

---jps

M-ster

Got it! Very much like one of these oil cooler in the aftermarket add ons.


Thanks guys

Lock & Load

Sorry m-ster i should have said oil cooler as the filter sits on top of engine and gets changed at regular intervalls , i have a head cold and wasnt thinking strait .

RX-8 Zoomster

As Sputnik said, there is no flush necessary. However, I would periodically check to make sure there was nothing obstucting the air flow, ie. leaves, paper, bugs, etc. Also I would make sure that the air fins do not become bent or pinched together, which would also obstruct air flow to a point. Same things to watch out for on your radiator.